AMMA:
“If you want your suffering to end, pray that your desires are eliminated. Also pray that your faith and love for God grow. If you can do this, then the Divine will fulfill all your needs.”
PATANJALI:
“To eliminate your desires, think and act in accordance with the Serenity Prayer – and meditate, meditate, meditate!!”
As my new friend and fellow yoga teacher Erwins Cazeau reminded us in class yesterday, yoga isn’t about what we do on the mat – quite the opposite!
This picture of a keychain hanging in front of sheet music for Amazing Grace captures the essence of Patanjali’s & Amma’s yoga:
The keychain reminds us of our three essential, non-physical aspects: the two skulls represent our conscious & sub-conscious mind, and the Lego Superman represents our immutable consciousness – without which we don’t realize we’re alive!!
My life has become an homage to Patanjali who – before there was an alphabet!! THANKFULLY!!! – outlined the practice of Raja Yoga forever in the Yoga Sutras.
Gratitude and blessings to Amma, Erwins and all yoga teachers who in their own unique ways help preserve and promote Patanjali’s work.
Stay warm and “meditate, meditate, meditate!!”
Hugs & love, Allan <3
